Netflix ditches five other upcoming releases alongside Don\'t Starve Together

Netflix Games Cancels Five More Upcoming Titles

Following the unexpected cancellation of Don't Starve Together, Netflix Games has announced the cancellation of five additional upcoming titles. These include anticipated releases like Tales of the Shire and Compass Point: West. The games are either indefinitely shelved or will be released on other platforms.

According to What's on Netflix, a source within the streaming service confirmed the cancellations as part of a broader restructuring of their gaming catalog. The full list of canceled games includes: Don't Starve Together, Compass Point: West, Lab Rat, Rotwood, Tales of the Shire, and Thirsty Suitors.

This news follows a recent Netflix investor call, which indicated a shift towards narrative-driven games that promote their streaming content, such as their successful Netflix Stories anthology.

This development is unsurprising, given previous predictions that Netflix's focus on promoting its streaming content would impact its broader game library. While the cancellation of titles like Don't Starve Together and Compass Point: West might be less shocking, the cancellation of Tales of the Shire, a highly anticipated game based on the popular Lord of the Rings franchise, is a significant blow. This suggests that only Netflix's own tie-in content is secure.

Given this news, now might be a good time to explore our ranking of the top 10 best games currently available on Netflix Games. While the selection may be changing, several excellent titles remain.